The Marlins, who went from 70-degree temps in Los Angeles to triple-digits in Phoenix today, hope that Mike Stanton’s bat stays hot.

Dodgers manager Joe Torre praised the 20-year-old rookie after Stanton hit two home runs to help the Marlins win two of three.

“It looks like he has a big upside,” Torre said.

Stanton was flattered to hear Torre’s remarks.

“I mean, he’s been around for a while,” Stanton said. “He’s seen a bunch of players. I’m glad he has that respect for me.”

Stanton, who has been batting eighth, is hitting seventh today against Arizona. Catcher Ronny Paulino, who’s just 5-for-23 on the trip, is getting the day off. Brett Hayes will catch.

Hanley in Home run Derby?
Hanley Ramirez was added today to the All Star Home run Derby competition on Monday, according to a MLB press release. But he said he still hadn’t made up his mind yet.

Manager Edwin Rodriguez said he isn’t worried the derby will affect Ramirez’s swing.

Don’t Stop Believing
Not sure if anyone in South Florida saw this on the Marlins’ telecasts, but there’s a dude who lipsynch’s Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing in the eighth inning of just about every game at Dodger Stadium.